Definitions

1. noun

a hollowed-out or depressed area in a rock, a river, a lake, or a sea; a depression in the earth’s surface, typically containing water.

“The hikers navigated through the rugged terrain and found a natural basin surrounded by steep cliffs.”

2. noun

a container, typically with a flat bottom and sloping sides, used for holding or storing things.

“She placed the dirty dishes in the basin to soak before washing them.”

3. noun

a depression in the skin, especially one containing pus or a collection of fluid.

“The doctor cleaned and drained the abscess in the patient’s basin-like skin condition.”

4. verb

to fill with liquid, typically to a certain level.

“The bartender will basin the glasses with water before serving the drinks.”